Planner Ii

Competition Number:
- RR 2023 0018- Position Title:
- Planner II- Job Number:
- J0223-0326- Job Type:
- Temporary Full Time- Division - Department:
- Planning & Infrastructure - Planning and Development - Planning- Date Posted:
- February 13, 2023- Closing Date:
- March 5, 2023 at 10PM MSTThe City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors and promotes future growth. Through the actions of the Values We Live By, accountability, communication, leadership, integrity and respect are encouraged, while maintaining a work, play balance.

**Position Overview**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Responsibilities for this position include:

- Current Planning- Perform field inspections when appropriate to gather data relevant to the planning process and/or to verify that projects comply with approved plans.

Long Range Planning- Conduct research on planning and related issues and compile results into reports, presentations and/or recommendations as required.
- Consult with relevant stakeholders on new or changing policy and bylaw outcomes.
- Prepare draft bylaws, plans and amendments.
- Prepare and present Request for Decision (RFD) and other finding to Council and Committee of the Whole.

Stakeholder Relations- Communicate and collaborate with team members, City departments, Provincial departments and key stakeholders as required.
- Provide professional planning advice to internal and external stakeholders
- Design, participate and facilitate public engagement.
- Respond to telephone and in person inquiries from the public or other stakeholders related to long-range planning initiatives
- Attend occasional and regular evening and weekend meetings.

Other Duties- Have an understanding of and adhere to City policies, procedures and standards, whether written or implied, as amended from time to time.
- Contribute to a positive safety culture by acting in a safe manner at all times and complying with City safety policies for staff and contractors.
- Provide leadership for Health and Safety by making every reasonable effort to ensure the health and safety of staff within the section.
- Act as a steward of the City's Corporate Culture through empowerment and support to staff.
- Perform other job-related duties as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Post secondary Degree in urban or regional planning, related field of studies or equivalent.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience, preferably in an Alberta municipal setting.
- Eligible for full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP). Membership is considered an asset.
- Position Description - Planner II - 20230212